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WGWG.org is the official radio station of Gardner-Webb University. WGWG offers a wide range of programming with a variety of music, movie reviews, sporting events and community news and original content produced at the Boiling Springs, NC studios. WGWG began operations in 1961 as a radio club and transitioned into a 50,000 watt non-com FM station in 1974. WGWG began operating with an online stream at wgwg.org in 1998.

The studios are located in the GWU Communications Studies Hall in Boiling Springs, NC and the studio request line is 704.406.3525 with an email address of [email protected].

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Episodes

Frontline: Live at Leatherwood's

October 30, 2020 17:06 - 28 minutes - 32.1 MB

Frontline: Live at Leatherwood's

Inna Blokhina Interview for the Film: She is the Ocean

October 29, 2020 20:17 - 19 minutes - 22.1 MB

Inna Blokhina is the director for the documentary She is the Ocean. Following the stories of cliff divers, shark swimmers, surfers, marine biologists and lovers of the sea, we discover the commonalities humans have with the water. Here, Blokhina speaks with Noel T. Manning II about her passions(and former fears)with the ocean and her journey into bringing this documentary to life. She is the Ocean is available now and distributed through Blue Fox Entertainment.

Vinyl Nation Documentary Interview

October 23, 2020 18:13 - 30 minutes - 35.1 MB

From California to North Carolina and many grooves in between, filmmakers Kevin Smokler and Christopher Boone take audiences onto a journey into the power of music and resurrection of the classic medium of vinyl records in the doc “Vinyl Nation.” On episode 402 of Meet me at the Movies, Smokler and Boone sound off with insights, and offer audible liner notes on the making of this doc. Co-hosts Noel T. Manning II & Jay Phelps spins a few tales of life growing up and working in the music indust...

danielle-deadwyler-interview

October 22, 2020 03:19 - 20 minutes - 23.7 MB

Actress Danielle Deadwyler shares her love of the arts with Noel T. Manning II. They talk theatre, dance, music, film and the joy of acting. Danielle chats about her lead role in the film "The Devil to Pay," and even reflects on doing aerials for a Tom Jones concert. Embracing the opportunities and taking on challenging roles are a couple of things that motivates Deadwyler.

Hayden - J-weal - Interview - Dead

October 16, 2020 19:09 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Hayden J. Weal is the writer, producer and director for the horror/comedy "Dead." This New Zealand filmmaker shares with Noel T. Manning II his connections to Michael J. Fox & The Hobbit ... and his view on comedy. He also offers a behind the scenes look at the making of "Dead."

Gena Britt Band: Leatherwood's Podcast

October 16, 2020 15:13 - 30 minutes - 35.3 MB

Gena Britt Band: Leatherwood's Podcast

Episode - 401 - Dancin-bulldogs

October 15, 2020 15:28 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

The Gardner-Webb Men's Basketball team made history in 2018-'19 as they became the first men's team to compete in March Madness. Gardner-Webb alumni and students retraced the entire championship season in the documentary - The Dancin' Bulldogs: a 16 Seed's Journey to the NCAA Tournament. On episode 401 of Meet me at the Movies, Noel Manning & Tim Foster interview Christian Jessup (director/composer/editor) and Thomas Manning (executive producer/assistant director) about the journey of ma...

pete-souza-the-way-I-see-it-interview

October 14, 2020 21:10 - 19 minutes - 22.7 MB

Pete Souza has been on the front lines with two American Presidents. Serving as an official White House photographer for Pres. Ronald Reagan and Pres. Barack Obama, Souza has a unique perspective, and intimate understanding of the authentic nature of the presidency and its engagement with the public. Here, Pete shares some thoughts about the documentary 'The Way I See It' with Noel T. Manning II. This doc is Pete's story through photos, interviews, and introspective thought about where were ...

The Hatleys: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

October 09, 2020 16:55 - 27 minutes - 31.2 MB

The Hatleys: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

Meet me at the Movies: Episode 400

October 08, 2020 13:42 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

Join Noel, Greg and Tim as several special guests drop into Meet me at the Movies: Episode 400. We'll see which film scene ignites a passion to celebrate. Meet me at the Movies airs weekly on C19 TV and WGWG.org.

Honi Deaton Dream: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

October 02, 2020 16:43 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MB

Honi Deaton Dream: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

Yellow Rose - Diane Paragas Interview

October 01, 2020 00:38 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Writer/director Diane Paragas had a dream to bring a story to the screen that spoke of political and social injustice, the power of music, and the beauty of the Filipino people. Yellow Rose is that story, and Diane shares her journey with Noel T. Manning II. Yellow Rose is distributed by Sony PIctures.

Ruckus and Lane Skye interview

September 28, 2020 23:14 - 20 minutes - 23.2 MB

Lane and Ruckus Skye are the writing/directing team behind the Southern Gothic tale, The Devis to Pay, starring Danielle Deadwyler. Here, the two chat with Noel T. Manning II about the making of this film and the unexpected collaborations the played out.

Daniel Smith -Sideways

September 28, 2020 17:47 - 25 minutes - 29.3 MB

“Reel Conversations” highlights filmmakers behind official Real to Reel Film Festival Selections. On this episode of “Reel Conversations,” Thomas Manning speaks with Daniel Smith, director of the short film, "Sideways." Exploring friendships, gravitational anomalies, and the challenges to keeping relationships grounded - "Sideways" offer a unique perspective of looking at how we "get along." The Cleveland County Arts Council will host films like “Sideways” from Sept, 9-- Oct.9, for the 21...

Darin and Friends 2003: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

September 25, 2020 16:49 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MB

Darin and Friends 2003: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

real-to-reel-2020

September 25, 2020 13:56 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

Violet Arth Dukes, festival director, for the 21st Annual Real to Reel Film Fest joins Noel and Thomas for episode 398 of Meet me at the Movies. The Real to Reel Film Fest features over 40+ films ranging from documentaries, to shorts, to animation, to films made by kids. It is going on virtually through Oct. 9. Check out realtoreelfest.com for details.

tom-sigel-da-5-bloods-extraction

September 18, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 20.9 MB

Cinematographer Tom Sigel joins Noel T. Manning II again on Cinemascene for more film dialogue. This time they chat about Sigel's work with Spike Lee on "Da 5 Bloods" and the Sam Hargrave flick "Extraction." Noel also gets Tom to share a bit about the Russo Brothers/Tom Holland collaboration "Cherry." *Noel previously had Tom Sigel on the show to talk about his work on Bohemian Rhapsody, Usual Suspects, the X-Men Franchise, Drive, Superman Returns, and more.

a step without feet - interview

September 18, 2020 19:18 - 19 minutes - 22.5 MB

Imagine leaving the country you've always known all in search of freedom, opportunity and your place in the world. Directors Lydia Schamschula & Jeremy Glaholt share the story of making the documentary "A Step without Feet" with Noel T. Manning II. Through art, dance, music, food and poetry, this film offers a unique look at a people exploring a shared culture within a new land. They find that anything worth having, happens through challenges, sacrifice and purposed focus.

Lou Reid and Carolina Part 4: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

September 18, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 8.3 MB

Lou Reid and Carolina Part 4: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

celeste-m-cooper-interview-range-runners

September 17, 2020 20:17 - 23 minutes - 27 MB

Celeste M. Cooper knew she wanted to act from the time she played Lucy Van Pelt in a high school production of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” Today, she chats with Noel T. Manning II about the physical challenges associated with her work as the lead talent on the film Range Runners.

Jules Wilcox and Marc Menchaca Interviews - "Alone" - Fantasia Film Festival

September 17, 2020 18:45 - 18 minutes - 26.3 MB

In this conversation, Thomas Manning speaks with Jules Willcox and Marc Menchaca, the stars of the Fantasia Film Festival selection, “Alone,” directed by John Hyams. “Alone” tells the story of a recently widowed traveler (Willcox), who is kidnapped by a cold blooded killer (Menchaca), only to escape into the wilderness where she is forced to battle against the elements as her pursuer closes in on her.

Jules Willcox and Marc Menchaca Interviews - "Alone" - Fantasia Film Festival

September 17, 2020 18:45 - 18 minutes - 26.3 MB

In this conversation, Thomas Manning speaks with Jules Willcox and Marc Menchaca, the stars of the Fantasia Film Festival selection, “Alone,” directed by John Hyams. “Alone” tells the story of a recently widowed traveler (Willcox), who is kidnapped by a cold blooded killer (Menchaca), only to escape into the wilderness where she is forced to battle against the elements as her pursuer closes in on her.

David Via and Corn Tornado Part 4: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

September 11, 2020 17:22 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MB

David Via and Corn Tornado Part 4: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

matt-brunson-episode-397

September 10, 2020 13:17 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

Matt Brunson joins Noel & Thomas for episode 397 of Meet me at the Movies. What soundtrack songs speak to you? Which ones connect with you? We'll explore that and Real to Real film fest selections, Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President, and a views from the couch.

Wil Wheaton Interview

September 06, 2020 22:02 - 8 minutes - 10 MB

Wil Wheaton is no stranger to film, TV, entertainment and pop culture. From his work on the film Stand by Me, to his break into the sci-fi universe as Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation, to his performances as himself in the legendary Big Bang Theory, Wil has continued to developed as a writer, voice talent, actor and podcast host. Here, Wil chats with Noel T. Manning II about his work on the IFC Midnight film "Rent a Pal.

BIll and Ted Face the Music Interview

September 03, 2020 18:15 - 8 minutes - 9.28 MB

Filmmakers Alex Winter (Bill S. Preston Esq.) & William Sadler (Death) talk about the film three decades in the making: Bill and Ted Face the Music. They offer humor and insight into this dialogue with Noel T. Manning II as they explore chemistry, relationships and death.

Mary - Wharton - Interview - Jimmy - Carter - Doc

September 01, 2020 18:28 - 21 minutes - 38.8 MB

U.S. President Jimmy Carter had a longtime love of music. In the documentary Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President, director Mary Wharton explores the life of this man and his impact on the world, all weaved together through the universal language of music. Here, she shares thoughts about this new film (and a Peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia)with Noel T. Manning II.

paul-ireland-measure-for-measure-interview

September 01, 2020 12:24 - 20 minutes - 32.3 MB

Filmmaker Paul Ireland chats with Noel T. Manning II about his second feature film, Measure for Measure. This modern adaptation of a Shakespeare work was not without its own tragedies and challenges. Paul shares that and more on this edition of Cinemascene.

Buncombe Turnpike Part 4: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

August 28, 2020 14:13 - 8 minutes - 9.67 MB

Buncombe Turnpike Part 4: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

Lou Reid and Carolina Part 4: Live at Leatherwood's Classic

August 21, 2020 16:37 - 12 minutes - 14.3 MB

Lou Reid and Carolina Part 4: Live at Leatherwood's Classic

David Via and Corn Tornado Part 3: Classic Live at Leatherwood's

August 14, 2020 14:14 - 12 minutes - 13.8 MB

David Via and Corn Tornado Part 3: Classic Live at Leatherwood's

Mamepisode - 391 - Mallorymoore

August 14, 2020 13:52 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

Meet me at the Movies: Episode 391 features special guest Mallory Moore, one of the newest members of the North Carolina Film Critics Association. Reviews include Beyond Dreams, Archive and Olympia. We'll also discover films we'd embrace being remade. Join Noel, Thomas and Mallory for this week's show. *Footage and audio are used by permission for review, educational and parody purposes. Noel Manning has been a registered film critic since 1991.

Justin - Mcconnell - Clapboard - Jungle - Interview

August 10, 2020 14:36 - 23 minutes - 43.8 MB

Justin McConnell is a filmmaker who knows the twisted roads, and the hills and valleys of independent cinema. In this Meet me at the Movies extra, McConnell chats with Noel T. Manning II about his documentary the Clapboard Jungle. The Clapboard Jungle is an official selection for the 2020 Fantasia Film Fest.

Buncombe Turnpike Part 3: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

July 31, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 15 MB

Buncombe Turnpike Part 3: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

Finding Courage Interview

July 30, 2020 18:21 - 15 minutes - 17.6 MB

“Reel Conversations” highlights filmmakers responsible for some of the official Real to Reel Film Festival Selections. On this episode of “Reel Conversations,” Thomas Manning speaks with Kay Rubacek, writer/director for "Finding Courage". “Finding Courage” was originally slated as an 8-minute doc short, until Rubacek realized the volumes of material she had uncovered were enough for multiple film projects. “Finding Courage” explores politics, oppression, torture, Chinese labor camps and rel...

MAM-episode-390

July 29, 2020 20:07 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

Did you ever hear about the story of Disney sponsoring a national hockey team in Russia? If not, check out Meet me at the Movies: Episode 390. It features a review of the documentary Red Penguins, and an interview with director Gabe Polsky. Meet me at the Movies airs each week on WGWG.org and C19 TV.

Rod Lurie Interview - The Outpost

July 24, 2020 14:35 - 15 minutes - 27.7 MB

Noel Manning interviews acclaimed director Rod Lurie (The Last Castle, The Contender) about his new historical war drama film, "The Outpost." Now available on VOD, this film is based on Jake Tapper's 2012 book, "The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor." Starring Orlando Bloom, Scott Eastwood, Caleb Landry Jones, Milo Gibson, and Jack Kesy.

Bruce Moody and Becky Buller Part 2: Live at Leatherwood's

July 24, 2020 14:34 - 15 minutes - 18.1 MB

Bruce Moody and Becky Buller Part 2: Live at Leatherwood's

Lou Reid and Carolina Part 2: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

July 17, 2020 14:55 - 12 minutes - 13.8 MB

Lou Reid and Carolina Part 2: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

Mam - Episode - 389

July 17, 2020 14:20 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

Meet me at the Movies: Episode 389 - Noel & Thomas are rejoined by Darryl & Douglas (the Cine-Men) this week, and reviews are offered of Wendy, Palm Springs, 7500, and a double-shot review from the vault of the Taking of Pelham 123. We'll also explore Rotten Movies we Love for this week's hot topic. Check out Meet me at the Movies each week on WGWG and C19 TV.

David Via and Corn Tornado Part 2

July 10, 2020 15:36 - 13 minutes - 15.1 MB

David Via and Corn Tornado Part 2: Live at Leatherwood's Classic shows Podcast.

Olympia - Documentary -movie - Review

July 10, 2020 10:58 - 4 minutes - 8.4 MB

Film critic Noel T. Manning II offers this review of the documentary Olympia. This is a truly personal journey of Oscar-winner Olympia Dukakis through her own words, her own interactions and her pains and uncertainties. When she speaks, when she’s with others… you see pure, raw honesty. It’s an honesty that makes some people uncomfortable, and that’s just fine with Olympia.

Meet me at the Movies - Episode - 388

July 09, 2020 13:35 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

Meet me at the Movies: Episode 388 - Darryl & Douglas (the Cine-Men) visit Noel & Thomas this week, and reviews are offered of Hamilton, Greyhound, The Outpost, Inside the Rain, Wasp Network, The Old Guard and more. We'll even explore which composers would score a film on our lives for this week's hot topic. Check out Meet me at the Movies each week on WGWG and C19 TV.

Buncombe Turnpike Part 2: Live at Leatherwoods.

July 02, 2020 14:01 - 14 minutes - 17 MB

Buncombe Turnpike Part 2: Live at Leatherwood's Classic Shows podcast.

Meet Me at the Movies: Playing for Change Interview

July 02, 2020 13:46 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MB

On this week's Meet Me at the Movies, J. Marie Jones offers the history and explores the global connections of Playing for Change ... an organization that brings the world together through the universal language of music. Over ten-years ago the award-winning documentary captured the essence of this international project, and today it continues to grow. Here J. Marie Jones talks with Noel T. Manning II about the unique perspective of taking "one song" and uniting cultures and countries aroun...

Bruce Moody and Becky Buller Part 1: Live at Leatherwood's

June 26, 2020 14:35 - 29 minutes - 33.2 MB

Bruce Moody and Becky Buller Part 1: Live at Leatherwood's

Meet Me at the Movies Episode 387: Bill Tush interview

June 26, 2020 14:05 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

Bill Tush is a legendary entertainment journalist. He was one of Ted Turner’s early pioneers before the WTBS Super Station launched, and Tush went on to host Showbiz Today for CNN. Today he’s happily retired and still connected to movies … but in a different way. We welcome him to this week’s Meet Me at the Movies: Episode 387.

Lou Reid and Carolina Part 1: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

June 19, 2020 15:30 - 18 minutes - 21.4 MB

Lou Reid and Carolina Part 1: Live at Leatherwood's Podcast

Meet Me at the Movies: Show 386 - John Heath

June 19, 2020 15:07 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

This week on Meet Me at the Movies: Episode 386, John Heath joins Thomas and Noel. John was a long-time movie theatre manager, and he has a secret about Noel’s movie watching. Check it out this week on C19 TV and wgwg.org.

The Snyder Cut (Justice League): Meet Me at the Movies

June 12, 2020 14:35 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MB

Longtime film critic, and managing director at Cinemablend, Sean O’Connell joins the Meet Me at the Movies crew for episode 385. Noel & Thomas chat with Sean about the Release of the Snyder Cut (Justice League) movement. Sean also shares details about his forthcoming book on that same topic. We’ll also explore the hot topic: Which Justice League character would you want to hang out with for a day? #releasethesnydercut #justiceleague #DCEU #DCcomics #wgwg #c19TV #comics @sean_OConnell @rtscbook

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